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Baseball Recruiting Confidential
Hosted by Justin Musil · EN
Host Justin Musil, nationally renowned baseball and recruiting and scouting guru, unlocks the secrets of college baseball recruiting. Justin has worked with hundreds of players through the recruiting process and is one of the most connected individuals in all of college baseball. This one of a kind podcast provides unique insight and never before heard analysis with all things college baseball recruiting. This is Baseball Recruiting Confidential.
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BRC 115: Common Recruiting Myths with University of Utah Recruiting Coordinator Mike Brown
5d ago00:56:15Tap to summarizeJustin is joined this episode by University of Utah Recruiting Coordinator, Mike Brown! With a renowned reputation for finding talent, his past newcomers have appeared on Collegiate Baseball Newspaper's annual lists of the top recruiting classes in the country. In his 13 years of collegiate coaching, Brown has helped produce top talent that has advanced to the professional level. Brown has had 93 players drafted, including 36 in the top 10 rounds. Twenty-two of those players have reached the Major League level. Watch live and ask your baseball recruiting questions each week at theparentdugout.com!
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BRC 114: Understanding D1 Scholarships, NIL, and Revenue Share with University of Washington Head Coach Eddie Smith
2w ago00:52:53Tap to summarizeJustin is joined this episode by the Head Coach at Washington University, Eddie Smith. He has coached 19 players who have gone on to play in the Major Leagues including All Star and World Series Champion Chris Taylor as well as rising phenom Dylan Crews. Nearly every position player on LSU's 2023 and 2025 National Championship teams was recruited and/or coached by Smith during his time as the hitting coach at LSU. In total, Smith has been to eight NCAA Tournaments and four Super Regionals. He reached the College World Series in Omaha while coaching at Virginia in 2009 and 2011. Catch BRC Live each week on theparentdugout.com!
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BRC 113: Finding a Program Where You Can Play with Illinois State University Head Coach Steve Holm
3w ago00:52:41Tap to summarizeJustin is joined by Illinois State Head Coach Steve Holm. Steve just completed his eighth season as head coach with the program, coming off a year where three of his players inked deals with professional baseball organizations. As a player, Steve was drafted by the Giants in 2001 where he played in over 700 games across his 12 seasons as a pro. Watch live and ask your baseball recruiting questions each week as Justin Musil hosts Baseball Recruiting Confidential!
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BRC 112: How to Navigate Summer Recruiting with University of Minnesota Head Coach Ty McDevitt
4w ago01:03:15Tap to summarizeJustin is joined by Head Coach from the University of Minnesota, Ty McDevitt. Justin and Coach McDevitt get into the complex landscape of the summer recruiting in college baseball. The two provide recommendations on what makes players successful in their recruiting process and how to take advantage of it. Catch Baseball Recruiting Confidential LIVE on theparentdugout.com every week. Posted after wherever you get your podcasts.
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BRC 111: What the NCAA "5-for-5" Rule Means for College Baseball with Xavier University Head Coach Billy O'Conner
May 1500:39:05Tap to summarizeHost Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Xavier University Head Coach, Billy O'Conner. Coach O'Conner is one of the most respected head coaches in college baseball and has brought so much success to Xavier during his tenure as head coach. Justin and Billy talk about what the 5-for-5 NCAA rule might look like, what it should look like, and how Xavier has approached recruiting during Billy's time as a coach. Catch Baseball Recruiting Confidential LIVE on theparentdugout.com every week. Posted after wherever you get your podcasts.
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BRC 110: Understanding the Recruiting Calendar with University of Texas Recruiting Coordinator Nolan Cain
Apr 2001:19:22Tap to summarizeHost Justin Musil is joined on this episode by University of Texas Recruiting Coordinator, Nolan Cain. Coach Cain is one of the most renowned Recruiting Coordinators, in the country. Many things have changed in college baseball and one of those things is the shortened amount of time college coaches can be out recruiting. Justin and Coach Cain discuss the recruiting calendar and how it impacts recruiting.
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BRC 109: High School Players vs Portal Players with Notre Dame Recruiting Coordinator Ryan Munger
Apr 900:48:05Tap to summarizeHost Justin Musil is joined on this episode by Notre Dame Recruiting Coordinator, Ryan Munger. Justin and Coach Munger take a deep dive into the recruiting process and how college coaches now recruit high school players and players out of the transfer portal. With the reduced 34 man rosters, it is now more challenging than ever before. This episode breaks down how many D1 schools view high school prospects in comparison to transfer portal players. This is a great listen for anyone going through the recruiting process or considering entering the transfer portal.
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BRC 108: The Differences in College and Pro Ball with ASU Head Coach Willie Bloomquist
Apr 200:55:19Tap to summarizeJustin is joined on the podcast by Arizona State University Head Coach Willie Bloomquist. Justin and Coach Bloomquist discuss the key differences between college and professional baseball. Coach Bloomquist was in the big leagues for 15 seasons and heads up one of the top programs in college baseball. It is important for every player and parent to understand the differences and what it takes to be successful in both.
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BRC 107: Specialization vs Multi-Sport Athlete with University of Michigan Head Coach Tracy Smith
Mar 1801:04:09Tap to summarizeJustin is joined on this podcast by the University of Michigan Head Coach, Tracy Smith. Coach Smith is one of the most successful Division 1 head coaches in history. With long stops at the University of Indiana, Arizona State University, and now the University of Michigan. Justin and Coach Smith will discuss the hot topic on whether players should focus on one sport and specialize, or if they should play multiple sports. They will share insights to help parents make decisions the best decision for their kids, as they chase their baseball dreams.
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BRC 106: Be Patient in Your Process with Indiana University Recruiting Coordinator Zach Weatherford
Mar 100:51:57Tap to summarizeJustin is joined on this episode by Indiana University Recruiting Coordinator, Zach Weatherford. Justin and Coach Weatherford will discuss the recruiting and development process and why it can be a major advantage to be patient. Kids are often in a rush to reach certain metrics and/or commit to a school. Justin and Zach take a dive into this process and why being patient may be in the best interest of the player, long term.
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